![]() The first mode is designed to work seamlessly with Final Fantasy XIV as the neckband speaker is a product of the partnership between Panasonic and Square Enix’s sound team. You will, however, need the SoundSlayer to be plugged into a USB port regardless of the choice of connection, however.Īs a neckband speaker is aimed squarely at gamers, the SoundSlayer provides six different gaming audio modes, including role-playing, first-person shooter, and cinema. There’s still a 3.5mm stereo jack for compatibility with everything else. As the 340g SoundSlayer requires USB 3.0, the extra power (900mA) should deliver more than a little oomph for your audio – especially when the upward-facing speakers are positioned close to your ears. Powering via USB also eliminates a built-in battery, hence saving some weight for the speaker. Neck-worn speakers are something that you would see in a Bluetooth package but the SoundSlayer Wearable Gaming Speaker from Panasonic comes in USB and for good reasons.įirst and foremost, you get lower audio latency – something Bluetooth doesn’t offer unless your PC comes with AptX LL. ![]() $199.99 −14% $171.99 See it on Amazon Last updated on at 21:00 Source: Amazon Affiliates Panasonic SoundSlayer Neckband Speaker Lastly, in the audio department, the $200 Logitech’s 2.1 USB speaker set packs a downward-firing subwoofer and it is capable of delivering 120W RMS as well as simulating surround sound, courtesy of DTS. However, there’s a slight lag for the reactive lights to respond since the software needs to process the screen refreshes before changing the colors to match. The same mechanism apparently works as well with movies as it does with games. Likewise, if you are getting low on health, the game developer could make the red ambient light, giving a rapid breathing effect to alert you of the current threat. If you are being chased by highway cops in GTA5, lights behind the two satellite speakers will start flashing red and blue. The G560’s gaming software does all the heavy work of coordinating with the speakers’ RGB lights to create custom lighting effects that reflect different gameplay scenarios. It seeks to raise its game further with LightSync, which aims to transform the ambiance in your room by throwing different lighting against the wall from the LEDs behind the speakers. Like its competitors, the Switzerland-based PC peripheral manufacturer is already heavily invested in RGB lighting. Logitech returns to the gaming speaker arena with its G560 after a long hiatus. $59.99 −8% $54.99 See it on Amazon Last updated on at 21:00 Source: Amazon Affiliates Logitech G560 LightSync Speakers If you are in the market for a sub-$60 speaker set, Pebble Pro is worth checking out. Pebble Pro V3’s two satellite speakers in contrast are tethered to a 1.35m cable. Last but not least, Creative has increased the length of the audio cable hardwired between the left and right speaker to 1.8m. You will find the volume knob and Bluetooth pairing button on the right speaker. Each speaker is measured at 4.8 by 4.8 by 4.6 inches. In terms of design, the Pebble retains its minimalist eggshell-like finish with drivers pointing at a 45-degree angle so audio is directed more towards the listeners’ ears. Interestingly, there’s a Windows app that improves online call experience with a host of options from reducing background noise to auto-muting yourself by voice detection. Should you need to plug in a microphone and headset, there are jacks for those onboard Pebble Pro as well. ![]() You still need USB-C for power even if you use Pebble as a Bluetooth speaker. ![]() Not only is the speaker set powered entirely by USB-C, but they also receive digital audio from the same port. USB, Bluetooth & 3.5mm AUX) to connect to this speaker but the primary connectivity method is USB-C. Everything needs to be done with onboard controls on the speaker. There’s also no app to customize the lightning. ![]() It’s a welcome addition but it works more like a mood light as the RGB colors and effects will neither react to game actions nor music. To kick it up a notch, you can further boost output by 50 percent to 15W (per speaker) if you power it through a 30W USB PD adapter.Ĭreative has also included RGB lightning on the base of Pebble Pro. Creative Pebble Pro now enjoys a higher RMS output as it is up from the previous model’s 8W to 10W. From extra power boost to re-engineered drivers, its fourth-generation speaker set is now positioned set as a ‘Pro’ model. The Creative Pebble series has received numerous subtle upgrades since its inception. When you buy through Amazon affiliate links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission. Pricing is last updated by Amazon on at 05:32. ![]()
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